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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chito Jacare Salazar ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Salazar fails to pull guard.
Salazar tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chito Jacare Salazar . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Nelson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Salazar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Salazar (0) vs (4) Nelson
You can see the frustration on Salazar 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and Salazar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (4) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Salazar defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Salazar has gone for a leg lock! Nelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salazar 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (6) Nelson#T1##SUB#
Salazar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salazar working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salazar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Salazar 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Salazar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.#SUB#
Salazar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Salazar is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Salazar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salazar manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Salazar 's guard. #SUB#
Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.#SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Salazar has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Salazar is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Salazar wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
#SUB#
Salazar working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salazar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salazar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (4) vs (6) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salazar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salazar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6#
Salazar passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Salazar is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Salazar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nelson wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salazar 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salazar 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salazar (4) vs (10) Nelson#T7#
You can see the frustration on Salazar 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and Salazar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (6) vs (10) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salazar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for subs off his back but Salazar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Salazar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salazar is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.#T8#
Salazar tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it. #SUB#
Salazar seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salazar trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away. #SUB#
Salazar is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Salazar is looking to pass Nelson's guard but actually Nelson recovers to full guard.
Salazar passes into half guard.
Salazar trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salazar seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Salazar passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Salazar has control of the leg.
Salazar trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom. #T10#
Salazar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well. #SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salazar in particular looking to stall.
Salazar trying to advance position but Nelson counters by regaining guard. #T11#
Nelson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salazar controls the pace.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Salazar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (9) vs (10) Nelson#SUB#
Salazar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
Nelson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Salazar is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Salazar controlling the action here.
Salazar is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Salazar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Salazar trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salazar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Salazar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Salazar is just content to waste time from the top position. Nelson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Salazar defends easily.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salazar controls the pace.
Salazar is looking to pass into half guard but Nelson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nelson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (9) vs (12) Nelson#SUB#
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Salazar wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Salazar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 12 to 9.
After winning the bout, Chandler Nelson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; BTest Btest!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Toehold drives through with a takedown into Btest's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Btest
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Btest is keeping the position.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Btest wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Btest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toehold passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Btest
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Btest wants to control but Toehold postures up.#SUB#
Toehold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Btest gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Btest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (0) Btest
Btest felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Btest bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (8) vs (2) Btest#SUB#
Toehold working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Btest has passed into half guard!
#T2##SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Toehold actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Btest trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Btest is working for a submission of some sort.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Toehold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Btest pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Btest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toehold sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Btest is trying to work for a kimura but Toehold is defending well.
Toehold trying to control but Btest postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Btest is looking for a kimura but Toehold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Btest to get the leverage.
Btest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Btest prevents Toehold from improving his position.#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Btest seems content to control.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Btest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Btest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Btest is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (5) Btest
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Btest's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold regains half guard.#SUB2#
Btest is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toehold has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Btest controlling the pace.
Btest is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Btest controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Btest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Toehold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Btest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB#
Toehold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Btest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Btest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Btest slips nicely into half guard.
Btest controlling the action here.
Toehold is pressing down on Btest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8##SUB#
Toehold working for a triangle but Btest defends it easily.
#SUB#
Toehold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Btest is pushing down on Toehold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toehold is fighting to maintain full guard but Btest has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Btest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Btest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Btest is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now. #T9##SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Btest slows the pace down in half guard.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Btest controlling the pace.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard but Btest has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (8) Btest#T10#
Toehold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Btest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Btest controlling the position from side mount.
Toehold manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (8) Btest
Btest holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11##SUB#
Toehold is working for a kimura but Btest is defending it quite comfortably.
Btest wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Btest wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#SUB#
Toehold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Btest is positioning himself well to prevent Toehold advancing to mount. #T12#
Btest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Btest actively working from the bottom here.
Btest wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold trying to control the action but Btest is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Btest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Btest is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Btest trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Toehold prevents Btest from improving his position.
Btest gets back to full guard.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Btest wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold passes Btest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Btest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Btest tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Btest trying to control from the bottom.
#T14##SUB#
Toehold is trying to work for a kimura but Btest is defending well.
Btest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Btest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (10) vs (12) Btest
Btest is hanging on to Toehold's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Btest keeps control of the position easily here as Toehold tries to buck him off.
Toehold is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Btest wins on points by 12 to 10. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robbie Shewmaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ludo Lefebvre!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lefebvre moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Lefebvre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shewmaker (0) vs (2) Lefebvre
Shewmaker keeping full guard, as Lefebvre tries to pass.
Lefebvre postures up.
Lefebvre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lefebvre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lefebvre stopping the sweep attempt from Shewmaker.
Lefebvre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shewmaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shewmaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shewmaker, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shewmaker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shewmaker (2) vs (2) Lefebvre
Lefebvre controlling Shewmaker's posture.
Shewmaker looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Shewmaker is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Shewmaker from controlling successfully.
Shewmaker looking to pass the guard.
Lefebvre is pulling down on Shewmaker's head to control his posture. #T3##SUB2#
Lefebvre working for a triangle but Shewmaker defends it easily.
Shewmaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefebvre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shewmaker wants to control from the top but Lefebvre keeps moving.
Shewmaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lefebvre's guard. #SUB#
Shewmaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Shewmaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lefebvre is just riding it out for now. Shewmaker eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Shewmaker is looking to advance position but Lefebvre won't allow it. #SUB#
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura but Lefebvre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shewmaker to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefebvre trying to control here.
Shewmaker is pressing down on Lefebvre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefebvre is holding on for now.
Lefebvre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shewmaker trying to control but Lefebvre is working from the bottom. #T5#
Lefebvre looking to control.
Shewmaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefebvre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shewmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shewmaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefebvre is keeping the position for now.
Shewmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lefebvre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shewmaker is aware though and is defending well.
Shewmaker wants to pass the guard but Lefebvre is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lefebvre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shewmaker defends well.#T6#
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Shewmaker from controlling successfully.
Lefebvre is pulling down on Shewmaker's head to control his posture.
Lefebvre is continuing to stall.
Shewmaker slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Lefebvre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lefebvre working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lefebvre has his foot on Shewmaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shewmaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Lefebvre managing to control the position.
Shewmaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefebvre is keeping the position for now.
Shewmaker wants to control from the top but Lefebvre keeps moving.
Shewmaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefebvre is retaining full guard. #T8#
Shewmaker passes Lefebvre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lefebvre controlling the position for now.
Shewmaker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lefebvre! Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (5) vs (2) Lefebvre
Lefebvre is looking to improve his position but Shewmaker isn't that keen on the idea.
Shewmaker wants to take Lefebvre's back here but Lefebvre is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lefebvre tries to hold on but Shewmaker pushes him away. #T9#
Lefebvre is trying to escape the mount.
Lefebvre wants to control but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Lefebvre stops Shewmaker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lefebvre tries to reverse the position but Shewmaker maintains control.
Lefebvre is still trying to improve position.
Shewmaker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lefebvre is holding on tight.
Lefebvre gets back to half guard.
Shewmaker stalling away here and it's allowed Lefebvre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shewmaker stands and throws Lefebvre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (8) vs (2) Lefebvre#T10#
Lefebvre stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB#
Shewmaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Shewmaker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shewmaker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lefebvre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shewmaker wants to control but Lefebvre is keeping him busy. #T11#
Lefebvre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lefebvre is not content to let Shewmaker control the position. #T12#
Lefebvre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shewmaker trying to control the position but Lefebvre is working away.
Lefebvre stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lefebvre is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lefebvre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shewmaker trying to control the action but Lefebvre is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Shewmaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Shewmaker is looking to take a break and control but Lefebvre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shewmaker has hold of Lefebvre's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lefebvre seems comfortable defending it but Shewmaker has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lefebvre is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lefebvre is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Shewmaker couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Shewmaker!
A very excited looking Robbie Shewmaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Chico Grande! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Grande has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Grande pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy is fighting to break Grande's control of his arms but Grande is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grande continues to stall.
Grande's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murphy trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
Grande controlling the position.#T2#
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grande (2) vs (0) Murphy
Grande looking to pass the guard.
Grande controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grande will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Grande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grande slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grande pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grande keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Grande seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
More hug and hope from Grande.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grande is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it. #T6#
Grande performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Further stalling from Grande.
Grande trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Grande is controlling well.
Grande trying to control the pace.
Grande tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Well, if Grande is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T8#
Grande trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Grande looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Grande is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T10#
Grande passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grande with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grande trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it. #T11#
Grande performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grande trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Grande passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grande (5) vs (0) Murphy
Grande controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Murphy stops Grande from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Grande takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13##T14#
Murphy stops Grande from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Murphy tries to hold on but Grande pushes him away.
Grande controlling the pace for now.
Grande with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grande takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jesus Chico Grande took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '. |
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